Local football
Win keeps Leith Athletic in Under-16 title race
Leith Athletic 16s’ coach Martin Owens was relieved to secure maximum points against Loanhead Miners Youth ahead of their potential league decider against Tynecastle on Tuesday night.
Mussy suffer cup knockout
Musselburgh ATHLETIC slumped to a 4-1 defeat in their Fife and Lothians Cup quarter-final at Camelon.
Tynie take Colin Greenhill Trophy
Tynecastle 16s are the first winners of the Colin Greenhill Memorial Trophy after a 5-2 triumph over Leith Athletic 97s at Bonnyrigg Rose’s New Dundas Park.
Kirk calls City loss ‘an injustice’ as Hibees slip to defeat
Hibernian Ladies Manager Willie Kirk today described his side’s weekend loss to Glasgow City “an injustice” given their performance at Albyn Park, Broxburn.
Edinburgh Rugby could share ground with Spartans
Edinburgh Rugby and Spartans Football Club are exploring the possibility of a ground-share at Ainslie Park Stadium, the Evening News has learned.
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Four in a row Tynecastle crowned cup kings again
TYNECASTLE 16s delivered their fourth consecutive Scottish Cup triumph after beating Clydebank United 4-0 after a thoroughly dominant display by the Edinburgh youngsters.
Kirk feels Glasgow test has come too early for Hibees
HIBS Ladies take on champions Glasgow City in a top-of-the-table clash tomorrow, although Hibees manager Willie Kirk believes this season may be too soon for his girls to mount a serious title challenge.
Junior football: Bo’Ness fired up by chance to end Rose run
AFTER two defeats to their bitter rivals already this season, Bo’ness United are desperate to beat Linlithgow tomorrow and shatter the visitors’ unbeaten record.
Senior football: Dalgleish won’t put principals aside
TYNECASTLE team director Douglas Dalgleish will not stray from playing football “the correct way” – even if they are embroiled in a relegation battle.
Hutchison Vale 15s win Challenge Cup
HUTCHISON Vale 15s fought back from a goal down to topple Dundee United 3-2 and lift the Scottish Youth Challenge Cup at the Excelsior Stadium in Airdrie.
Keeper’s goal not enough
Linlithgow ROSE needed penalties to progress to the semi-finals of the East of Scotland Cup following a 3-3 draw with Armadale last night at Prestonfield, writes JOHN GILMOUR.
Wayne’s wonder strike seals Premier title for Whitehill
Whitehill WELFARE clinched the Central Taxis Premier Division title with a 1-0 victory against Gretna 2008 thanks to a wonder goal from striker Wayne McIntosh as the club’s nearest challengers, Spartans, were beaten 2-0 away from home by Stirling University.
McNeil’s men thrilled after 4-2 victory
Craigroyston won the Central Taxis First Division and promotion after beating Leith Athletic 4-2 in a pulsating 90 minutes where emotions ran high in front of a large crowd at Spartans’ Ainslie Park.
Adrenalin will be pumping as Whitehill chase crown
The destination of this season’s Central Taxis Premier Division championship title could be decided tonight, with leaders Whitehill Welfare at home to Gretna 2008 and second-placed Spartans at holders Stirling University.
Kirk delighted Easter Road ladies’ campaign still on course
Hibs Ladies Manager Willie Kirk insists his side’s 9-0 victory over city rivals Hutchison Vale was the perfect tonic for their midweek hangover.
Star’s gaffer Miller ready for hard shift
Newtongrange STAR boss Alan Miller insists “the hard work is just beginning” after his side were crowned McBookie.com East Premier League champions.
Promotion is the prize as Leith take on Craigroyston
Leith Athletic and Craigroyston clash tonight at Ainslie Park, kick-off 7.45pm, in a top-of-the-table Central Taxis First Division match with both clubs seeking a win to ensure promotion.
Haddington make it a dream first season with Anderson Cup win
Haddington Athletic have made it a debut season to remember after edging out West Lothian 4-3 to lift the Anderson Cup at Ainslie Park.
Hutchie wary of a Hibs team with something to prove
Hutchison Vale boss Ian McDonald believes Hibernian Ladies’ midweek defeat by Spartans has made it harder for his side to pull off a shock result tomorrow.
Edinburgh Rose beat Sandys to lift the EoS Cup
IT wasn’t a classic by any means but Edinburgh Rose held their nerve to defeat Sandys 5-3 on penalties in the East of Scotland Cup final at Almondvale after 120 minutes of stalemate.
Stanton has no regrets about leaving Sir Alex
Pat STANTON was at Sir Alex Ferguson’s right hand as he set out on a road which was to be paved with gold and laden with trophy after trophy – but the Hibs legend missed out on the glory years as he quit Pittodrie to become boss of Cowdenbeath.
1 commentSpartans beat students to remain in title contention
Spartans ensured that there will be a nail-biting end to the season in the Central Taxis Premier Division when they defeated Heriot-Watt University 3-1 at Riccarton to go level on points with Whitehill Welfare at the top of the table.
Linlithgow get the better of former boss Baikie in cup
LINLITHGOW ROSE got the better of their former manager Dave Baikie as the Super League champions saw off Ballingry 3-1 in the East of Scotland Cup 3rd round at Ore Park.
Spartans to the four in League Cup
Spartans dumped pre-match favourites Hibernian Ladies out of the Scottish Women’s Premier League Cup last night to secure a fourth-successive final appearance.
Whitehill dig deep to down Tynie
Whitehill WELFARE had to battle hard and rely on all of their experience to grind out a narrow 2-1 win in their Central Taxis Premier Division game against a Tynecastle side who led at half-time.
Spartans have revenge in mind as they bid to reach final
Spartans Manager Debbi McCulloch is hoping for the “perfect performance” as her side take on Hibernian Ladies this evening for a place in the SWPL Cup final, writes RICHARD PAYNE.
Eric’s pride as Spartans excel in final
Spartans coach Eric Carruthers hailed the club’s ethos after his Under-17 side thrashed Giffnock SC Thistle 5-0 to lift the Scottish Youth Challenge Cup at Airdrie United’s Excelsior Stadium.
1 commentTynecastle must test leaders in battle to beat the drop
FOLLOWING their excellent 4-3 win against Gretna 2008 at the weekend, Tynecastle face another tough encounter at Fernieside tonight when they host Central Taxis Premier Division leaders Whitehill Welfare, kick-off 7.15pm.
Super League sides through
In last night’s Juniors action, Musselburgh beat Crossgates 4-1 in the Fife & Lothians Cup with goals from Colin Wilson, a double from Michael Motion and a strike from Jackie Myles, writes JOHN GILMOUR.
Spartans and Vale set for Women’s Premier League clash
EDINBURGH football rivals Spartans and Hutchison Vale go head-to-head tomorrow in the Scottish Women’s Premier League and Ainslie Park boss Debbi McCulloch insists the game is coming at the right time for her side.
Local: Lockhart key as Tynie ease past Hutchison Vale
GREGOR Lockhart was the star on show as Tynecastle 17s picked up three crucial points with a 4-1 victory over Hutchison Vale at Edinburgh Academy.
Neighbours lock horns in East of Scotland Cup final
The players and management have clocked up substantial mileage en route to this year’s amateur East of Scotland Cup final, but on Tuesday, both Sandys and Edinburgh Rose will make the short journey to West Lothian for the showpiece match.
City hat-trick hero Ross wasn’t meant to play
Edinburgh City striker Robbie Ross scored a hat-trick in 12 minutes to fire his club into the final of the East of Scotland League Cup in a 4-0 victory over Leith Athletic – a game in which he wasn’t even meant to play.
Parente helps Star 13s beat Craigroyston
Redhall Star 13s erased the disappointment of last month’s AC Taxis Cup final defeat by beating Craigroyston BC 2-1 in the Polar Foods Cup final at Saughton.
All-conquering Linlithgow Rose march on
NEWLY-CROWNED Super League champions Linlithgow Rose maintained their unbeaten run this season with a 3-0 home win over Newburgh in the Fife & Lothians Cup last night.
Local Heroes: Currie Star get appetite for titles
Currie Star 14s added a second trophy to their name after a 4-0 victory in the final of the David Innes Cup over Star ‘A’ CYP at Newtongrange Star’s New Victoria Park.
Hibs Ladies: Fleeting glimpse is worth wait
Hibernian Ladies stopper Siobhan Hunter admits she is looking forward to coming face to face with one of her childhood heroes tomorrow.
Bingo hopes Preston will click on day
Preston Athletic go into tomorrow’s King Cup semi-final against Berwick Rangers Reserves with manager David Bingham adamant that his players will have “all guns blazing and going for a cup final place.”
Spartans and Whitehill to clash in Cup
Spartans and Whitehill Welfare, two of the keenest rivals in East of Scotland League football over the past two decades, clash in the semi-final of the King Cup with both sides determined to reach the final.
Linlithgow look to seal Super League title tonight
DEFENDER Jamie McKenzie hopes to see the Linlithgow Rose Social Club ‘bouncing’ again tomorrow night as the Prestonfield side look to clinch the Super League title.
Haddington boss wants to put Hi-His on a high
Haddington boss Steven McLeish is confident his team are back on song as they bid for promotion to the Premier League.
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